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How Can Businesses Stay Compliant With New Cybersecurity Rules In 2026?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

The global regulatory landscape for cybersecurity has become much more stringent in recent years. Regulators in the EU, US, India, and in many Asian and Middle Eastern jurisdictions expect companies to promptly identify incidents, quickly report to authorities, and have definitive Board-level accountability for their security programme. Breach disclosures that were once an end-of-the-month formality …

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Is Ai-Generated Content Protected Under Copyright Law?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

AI can write legal documents, articles, images and music as well as create software. As lawyers and creative professionals increasingly use AI-based tools such as ChatGPT, DALL·E, Midjourney, Gemini etc. The question of: Does copyright law protect content produced by AI? And who owns the copyright? Copyright law in its traditional meaning is based on …

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What Are Your Rights If Your Personal Data Is Leaked By A Company?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

Today’s personal data is just as valuable as money. Almost every app, bank, hospital, telecom operator, and e-commerce platform collects and stores your personal information, including Aadhaar, PAN, phone number, geolocation, bank account information, internet browsing history, health records, and much more. If a company fails to protect your personal information and it is exposed …

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Are Deepfakes Illegal In India And What Are The Penalties In 2026?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

In 2026 India has not yet enacted any specific legislation covering “deepfakes,” however, the various laws in India, such as IT Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Data Protection Rules, defamation, obscenity, identity theft, sexual harassment, and disturbances to public order, allow the prosecution of malicious deepfake creators and distributors. Since 2022, police departments across India …

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How Will India’s DPDP Act 2023 Change Data Privacy In 2025?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

The year 2025 could be a watershed moment in India’s journey toward data privacy. Following a protracted and contentious discussion spanning across years involving multiple drafts, consultations and amendments, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) will finally start to govern the operations of every business, governmental agency and digital platform’s collection and …

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How Mediation Can Solve Family And Property Disputes Without Court Drama?

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

Family and property disputes can have a very negative impact on a person’s health (emotional, financial, and mental) and take a lot of time and money to settle. If you ever went to a court trying to settle an issue, you already know how exhausting litigation can be with numerous hearings, anxiety, lawyers’ bills, and …

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Cheated In A Business Deal? Legal Steps To Recover Your Money Fast

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

While there are many business transactions based on trust, the written terms, and payment on time, there are individuals and businesses in India that will take money and not deliver any goods, provide no payment for services, disappear after they have received advance payment, or simply scam or try to cheat you from the start. …

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Employee Or Freelancer? Know Your Rights Before Signing That Contract

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

The modern Indian workforce is rapidly evolving. Companies today employ freelancers, consultants, gig workers, and contract workers much more often. However, in many situations, individuals who believe they are being hired as freelancers are, in fact, working in the manner of a full-time employee, and without any of the protection or benefits that Indian labour …

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Data Privacy In Everyday Life How To Protect Your Personal Information

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

In 2026, almost every action we take leaves a digital footprint, ordering food, visiting a hospital, using a UPI app, scanning Aadhaar, or logging into social media. Every click, swipe, and OTP becomes part of a massive personal data trail that companies, apps, advertisers, and even unknown third parties may access. This makes data privacy …

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Starting A Business? Here’s The Legal Setup You Need To Avoid Trouble Later

General Legal issues / By Adv. Rashmi Acharya

Over the years, we’ve seen many founders in India launch a great product, spend heavily on marketing, and even build early revenue, only to get stuck later because of legal mistakes made at the beginning. A wrong business structure, an unstamped agreement, a missing trademark, or a GST error can cost far more than most …

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